India and Poland on Thursday agreed to boost defense, space, and nuclear energy ties as their prime ministers held talks in New Delhi.
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk for talks on Thursday, India’s Minister of External Affairs spokesman Randhir Jaiswal wrote on US social media company X.
– Modi during his press remarks said the partnership between the two nations “has gained new momentum over the past two years.”
– He said during Thursday’s meeting they agreed to deepen ties in defense, space and nuclear energy sectors.
– Modi also said India and Poland, both “believe in democratic values and the rule of law.”
– “We believe that reform is essential to make global governance institutions more empowered and effective,” he said.
– Modi stated that be it Ukraine or Middle East, India “will continue to support every meaningful effort towards peace.”
– Tusk during his remarks said: “We are building our friendship on the basis of trust, shared values, and ideas such as non-violence.”
– “We value and appreciate the global role that you, Prime Minister (Modi), play on the world stage. It is a source of hope in these times of destabilization, uncertainty, political uncertainty, and instability,” he added.
– Tusk is currently on an official visit to India. He will conclude his visit on Friday, after holding meetings in southern India’s Bengaluru city.
– India and Poland, which established diplomatic relations in 1954, elevated their relationship to “Strategic Partnership” during Modi’s visit to Poland in 2024.
– Bilateral trade between the two countries witnessed an increase of 107.9% from $1.32 billion in 2010 to $2.73 billion in 2020.